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     Thelma Ruth Vollnogle was born on 21 October 1915. She was the daughter of Johnathan Vollnogle and Orca A. Houlette. Thelma Ruth Vollnogle married Willard Deane Hetric on 31 October 1935 at Columbiana Co., OH. Thelma Ruth Vollnogle died on 18 May 1968 at age 52. She was buried in May 1968 at Columbiana Cemetery, Columbiana, Columbiana Co., OH, Findagrave #67032317.

     Virginia Mae Vollnogle was born on 28 July 1917 at Columbiana, Columbiana Co., OH. She was the daughter of Johnathan Vollnogle and Orca A. Houlette. Virginia Mae Vollnogle married John Isaac Ellis, son of Isaac J. Ellis and Myrtle May Hitchings, on 24 August 1940. Virginia Mae Vollnogle died on 4 May 2009 at Columbiana, Columbiana Co., OH, at age 91

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

COLUMBIANA - Virginia Mae "Jinny" Ellis, age 91, of Columbiana, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009, at Parkside Health Care.

She was born July 28, 1917, in Columbiana, Ohio, daughter of the late Jonathan and Orca (Houlette) Vollnogle.

Jinny was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Columbiana and also at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bradenton, Fla. Jinny belonged to the American Legion Post 290 Auxiliary.

Jinny and her husband, John, lived in Palmetto, Fla., from 1980-2001. She loved to fish and play cards.

Survivors include her children, James (Dawn) Ellis and JoAnn Kale, both of Columbiana; grandchildren, Johnny Kale of Columbiana, Tony (Heidi) Ellis of Perrysburg, Tracey Ellis of Salem, and stepgranddaughter, Mrs. Gerald (Dawn Marie) Timmann of Columbiana; also survived by great-grandchildren, Danielle Ellis of Columbiana, Jimmy Ellis of Perrysburg, David Barker of Bucyrus, Rebecca Barker of Columbiana; nieces, Betty Blackburn of California, Amanda Hetric of Connecticut, and nephew ,Deane (Suzanne) Hetric of Connecticut.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Isaac Ellis, whom she married on Aug. 24, 1940; also preceded by her sisters, Ruth Hetric and Harriett Vollnogle; her son-in-law, Richard Kale, and her niece, Patty Held.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be officiated by the Rev. W. David H. Conrad, 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009, at the Jerusalem Lutheran Church. Final resting place will be Columbiana Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Peace Gardens at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 415 S. Main St., Columbiana or Hospice of the Valley, 2235 E. Pershing St., Salem, OH.

She was buried in May 2009 at Columbiana Cemetery, Columbiana, Columbiana Co., OH, Findagrave #36854575.

     Dr. Clemens Volmer married Marie Frey.

     Marie Volmer was born on 26 May 1882 at Markirch (Ste.Marie aux Mines) / Elsass, Alsace, France. She was the daughter of Dr. Clemens Volmer and Marie Frey. Marie Volmer married Dr. Hellmut Munzinger, son of Ludwig Munzinger and Amelie Johanna Becker, on 19 September 1907 at Strassburg, Alsace. Marie Volmer died on 28 March 1973 at Wasserburg, Germany, at age 90.

     Johann Peter Voltz married Maria Elizabeth Mintzen.

     Peter G. Volz was born on 22 May 1876 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS. He married Grace Ketner, daughter of James Ketner and Martha Ann Palmer, in 1907. Peter G. Volz died on 23 June 1952 at Junction City, Geary Co., KS, at age 76.

     Fredrick A. Von Almen was born in April 1850 at Illinois.¹ He married Mary J. Kettenring on 2 April 1875 at Richland Co., IL. Fredrick A. Von Almen died on 16 December 1935 at age 85.

     Louise A. Von Almen was born in November 1878 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Fredrick A. Von Almen and Mary J. Kettenring.¹ Louise A. Von Almen married Harry L. Bragg, son of Silas W. Bragg and Elizabeth A. Elliott, on 20 September 1896 at Richland Co., IL.¹

     Alexander von Dachenhausen was born in September 1872 at New York Both parents born New York, per 1900 census info.¹ He married Bessie Logue Steele, daughter of James O. Steele and May M. Henton, on 10 September 1897 at Fairfax Co., VA.

     Note: Per death record, age 66 years less 6 weeks; her death record stated she had 2 children by her first marriage of 5 years, and 5 children by her second marriage of 43 years. Marie Gertraut von der Linden was born in March 1670/71 at Palatinate. She was the daughter of Gerhard Linden. Marie Gertraut von der Linden married Johann Jacob Wendel, son of Philip Wendel and Anna (?), on 3 November 1689 at Framersheim, Palatinate. Marie Gertraut von der Linden married Philipp Leonard Häuser on 20 April 1694. Marie Gertraut von der Linden died on 31 January 1736/37 at Palatinate at age 65.

     Richard Arnold von Hake was born on 4 September 1896 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. He married Ethel M. Rogers, daughter of William Jackson Rogers and Elizabeth Moore, on 28 November 1930 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Richard Arnold von Hake died on 7 July 1989 at age 92.

     Richard William von Hake was born on 12 December 1931 at Burbank, Santa Clara Co., CA. He was the son of Richard Arnold von Hake and Ethel M. Rogers. Richard William von Hake married Anna Maria (?). Richard William von Hake began military service U.S. Air Force, Vietnam War. He died on 22 January 2006 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, at age 74. He was buried in January 2006 at Kanab City Cemetery, Kanab, Kane Co., UT.

     George Eugene Von Rosen was born on 23 July 1915 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. He was the son of Urban Fischer Von Rosen and Almyra Eleanor Campbell. George Eugene Von Rosen married Barbara Mellquist, daughter of Axel Mellquist and Edith Stevens, on 5 July 1951 at Cook Co., IL. George Eugene Von Rosen died on 2 May 2000 at age 84.

     Urban Fischer Von Rosen was born on 4 August 1892. He married Almyra Eleanor Campbell. Urban Fischer Von Rosen died in July 1979 at Pinellas Co., FL, at age 86.

     Alma Frances Von Stein was born on 22 June 1878 at Quebec, Canada.¹ She married Jeremiah Jerrus Brumbach, son of Joseph Brumbach and Comfort Springstead Young, circa 1895.¹ Alma Frances Von Stein died on 24 November 1949 at Ilwaco, Pacific Co., WA, at age 71.

     Jessie P. von Stiers was born in 1898 at Norton Co. (probably), KS.^2,1 She was the daughter of V. S. von Stiers and Gertrude A. Savage.² Jessie P. von Stiers married James Francis Hayworth, son of Francis Marion Hayworth and Elmira Richmond, circa 1921.¹

     V. S. von Stiers was born in May 1858 at Germany.¹ He married Gertrude A. Savage circa 1895.¹

     Hilka Von Swall was born on 28 April 1850 at mid-Atlantic Ocean. She married William Henry Seeger on 31 July 1873 at Galena, IA. Hilka Von Swall died on 5 March 1905 at Morley, Jones Co., IA, at age 54.

     Elizabeth von Wahlde was born on 14 September 1827 at Oldenburg, Germany. She married Bernard J. Urlage.

     Barbara Jane Voncanon was born on 31 October 1910 at Sandpoint, Bonner Co., ID.¹ She was the daughter of William Whitson Voncanon and Portia Grace.¹

     William Whitson Voncanon was born on 1 October 1878 at Randolph Co., NC. He married Portia Grace, daughter of George Grace and Ann Eliza Mills, circa 1903.¹ William Whitson Voncanon died in July 1967 at Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 88.

     Barbara Vondrak was born in December 1876 at Ohio.¹ She married Joseph Menning on 17 December 1896 at Cuyahoga Co., OH. Barbara Vondrak died on 21 March 1956 at age 79. She was buried in March 1956 at Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Findagrave #195235663.

     Constance A. Vondy was born 9 hov 1947. She married John Patrick McGraw, son of Keith Leroy McGraw and Margaret Higgins, in 1976 at Denver, Denver Co., CO. Constance A. Vondy and John Patrick McGraw were divorced. Constance A. Vondy died on 18 May 2011.

     Edward J. Voogd was born on 13 August 1912 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Joseph Evert Voogd and Emma C. Keur.¹ Edward J. Voogd married Mary Alice Leffring, daughter of Andries Alzos Leffring and Anna Elizabeth Aney, on 28 February 1941 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. Edward J. Voogd began military service on 29 March 1944 WW II service, U.S. Army, PFC, released 18 JAN 1946, Purple Heart. He died on 2 October 2007 at Niles, Berrien Co., MI, at age 95

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Edward J. Voogd
Oct. 13, 1912 - Oct. 2, 2007

NILES - Edward J. Voogd, 94, of Lewis Drive, Niles, Michigan, died following a brief illness at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2007, in his home. Mr. Voogd was born on October 13, 1912, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Joseph and Emma (Kerr) Voogd. He had lived in Niles since 1950, coming from Muskegon. He was employed for many years in sales and design at the former Martin Brothers Contractors, Benton Harbor, Michigan. Edward was a member and former usher at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Niles. A veteran of World War II, he served in the United States Army, participating in campaigns in Berlin, the Battle of the Bulge and Omaha Beach. On October 8, 1944, he was wounded in Germany near the Belgium border but did not receive the Purple Heart. Through the efforts of his family, he received this honor 55 years later at a family ceremony on Christmas Eve. He loved golf and was an avid player. He enjoyed fly fishing, and learned how to tie flies. A love of music lead him to play the violin and also to become a vocalist on the Christian radio station. One time Ed and another Niles resident sang on the Amos and Andy radio program. An affectionate man by nature, Ed loved to "kiss in the kitchen." In December 1940, in Muskegon, he married the former Mary Alyce Leffering, who preceded him in death. Edward later married on September 11, 1982, in Niles, the former Hertha (Koehn) Sigwold, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Judy (Ron) Phillips of Niles and Cathy (Win) Lindner of South Bend; a son, James (Anchalee) Voogd of Oak Leaf, Texas; two stepdaughters, Susie (Bob) Hamrick of South Bend and Sonja Stanton of Mishawaka; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Cornelia Wendt of Yalaha, Florida, and Francine Brown of Norton Shores, Michigan. A funeral service for Edward J. Voogd will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2007, in Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Niles, with Rev. Carl W. Bassett officiating. Committal services will follow at the graveside in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, and will conclude with full military honors by American Legion Post #26, Niles. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Halbritter Funeral Home. Contributions in memory of Edward J. Voogd may be made to Saint Paul's Lutheran Church.

Published in the South Bend Tribune from 10/4/2007 - 10/5/2007.

He was buried in October 2007 at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Findagrave #21969283.

     Joseph Evert Voogd was born on 10 January 1890 at Michigan WW II draft registration.¹ He married Emma C. Keur on 1 August 1911 at Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. Joseph Evert Voogd lived on 12 January 1920 at 18 Allen Street, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, machinist at motor company.¹ He died on 6 April 1966 at age 76. He was buried in April 1966 at Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, Findagrave #146881931.

     Donald W. Voorhees was born in May 1880 at Dane Co. (probably), WI.¹ He was the son of George L. Voorhees and Ella Culver. Donald W. Voorhees married Mary Electa Kitzmiller, daughter of James W. Kitzmiller and Georgia M. Palmer, on 19 September 1905 at Jersey Co., IL. Donald W. Voorhees died on 11 November 1966 at Medora, Macoupin Co., IL, at age 86 OBITUARY - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Saturday, November 12, 1966, Page 17

Voorhees
Medora -- Donald W. Voorhees, 82, a prominent grain and stock dealer of near Medora, was pronounced dead Friday at 10:45 a.m. at Carlinville Area Hospital following an apparent heart attack at his home.
A son of the late George Voorhees, a former Chicago University professor, he was born September 8, 1884 in Cook County.
Mr. Voorhees had lived in the Medora area for 60 years and prior to that had taught school in Macoupin County.
He was married in 1905 to the former Mary Kitzmiller, and following her death he was married to the former Mrs. Helen Ames, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, George R. Voorhees, Pittsburgh, Pa., a step-daughter, Mrs. Richard Barnett, East St. Louis and a step-son, Navy Commander Fred H. Ames, New Bedford, Mass., two sisters, Mrs. John Skinner, Hamilton, and Mrs. Sherman Kell, Medora; two brothers, Lawrence E., Washington, DC., and Dr. Vandever Voorhees, Los Altos, Calif. There are 11 grandchildren.
Members of Lodge 152, AF & AM of which he was a member will officiate at memorial services Sunday at 8 p.m. at Warner Funeral Home, Medora.
Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Warner Funeral home followed by burial in Kemper Cemetery.
Visitation at the Funeral home will be after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Note: The statement in the above obituary that Donald was born in Cook County, Illinois appears to be in error. The family did not move to Chicago until well after Donald's birth.


Note: After Mary's death, Donald married Helen (Auld) Ames, and they had two children together.

     George L. Voorhees was born at New Jersey. He married Ella Culver in 1879. George L. Voorhees and Ella Culver were divorced before April 1910. George L. Voorhees died circa 1943 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

     George R. Voorhees was born on 13 December 1919 at Macoupin Co. (probably), IL.¹ He was the son of Donald W. Voorhees and Mary Electa Kitzmiller. George R. Voorhees lived in 1942 at Mahoning Co., OH, per WW II enlistment record. He began military service on 15 January 1942 at Ft. Hayes, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Enlisted, U.S. military. He married Phyllis L. Matthews, daughter of John Cisero Matthews Jr. and Agrippina Felicitas Hemingway, on 21 December 1947. George R. Voorhees lived in 1966 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. He died on 13 November 2011 at age 91. He was buried in November 2011 at Weimar Masonic Cemetery, Weimar, Colorado Co., TX, Find A Grave Memorial# 102561904.

     Sylvia Palmer Voorhees was born on 2 July 1908. She was the daughter of Donald W. Voorhees and Mary Electa Kitzmiller. Sylvia Palmer Voorhees died on 21 August 1909 at age 1. She was buried in August 1909 at Kemper Cemetery, Kemper, Jersey Co., IL.

     Gideon Vore was born between 1790 and 1800.¹ He married Rachel B. Smith on 11 June 1820 at Guernsey Co., OH.